Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler, wants English to be named the official language in the commonwealth, while Rep. Angel Cruz, D-Philadelphia, says it should be Spanish.

Cruz introduced a resolution (READ IT) designating Spanish as the official language and urging its use in all official acts of government.

Metcalfe has introduced a bill in support of English (READ IT) that he says would save taxpayers millions of dollars on the cost of printing state documents and pamphlets in different languages. He also believes it would unify the state.

A similar version of Metcalfe's bill failed to gain enough support in 2011.

Pennsylvania is one of 19 states that has not named English as its official language.

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